Legal and Compliance Manager

Velan is a global leader in the design and manufacturing of industrial valves. Founded in Montreal, the company is recognized for the quality of its products, technical expertise, and its human and collaborative corporate culture.

Reporting to the Chief of Legal Affairs, Human Resources, and Administration, the Legal and Compliance Manager will provide support for a wide range of legal, compliance, and governance matters relevant to the group. This concrete and versatile role is for a person capable of working autonomously on complex matters while actively contributing to the work of a highly performing small corporate team. Depending on the profile and interests of the selected person, they may also assume responsibilities related to insurance, risk management, and ESG issues.

What we offer

In addition to a job that meets your ambitions, with varied and learning-rich assignments, joining Velan means being part of a passionate team and enjoying exceptional working conditions:

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Generous insurance program
• Paid holiday during the holidays
• Reimbursement of professional order membership fees
• Contribution to tuition fee reimbursement
• Free on-site parking
• Corporate events (health, family, sports, etc.)
• Fast career progression and professional development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Support legal and compliance functions in a wide range of corporate, commercial, and regulatory matters
• Contribute to risk management initiatives, including liaison with brokers and insurers regarding insurance coverage and claims
• Participate in the development, implementation, and monitoring of compliance programs and policies
• Support the company's initiatives in reporting, disclosure, and ESG governance
• Participate in corporate governance matters
• Collaborate with business units and other corporate functions of the organization

Requirements

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in a legal or compliance role, or a similar role, within a large multinational organization
• Strong understanding of corporate, commercial, and regulatory issues
• Experience as a legal technician is an asset
• Knowledge of insurance, risk management, and/or ESG issues is an asset
• Excellent analytical and communication skills
• Autonomy, sense of priorities, and ability to effectively manage multiple concurrent matters
• Strong interpersonal skills and demonstrated ability to work effectively, both autonomously and in a team
• Bilingualism in French-English is an asset

If you recognize yourself in this profile and wish to take on this challenge, we would be delighted to learn more about you!